Peacefully at Maple View, with her family by her side on Monday, January 16, 2023, at the age of 81 years.
Beloved wife of Daniel Keith McKay. Loving mother of Lori Gill (Dean) and Mike McKay (Judy). Much loved sister of Linda Reed (Jim), Susan Kennedy (Les) and Jim Herndon (the late Ursula). Beloved aunt of Heather, Brian, Danny and David Reid, Jill and Greg Kennedy, Stephanie and Jamie Hernden. Predeceased by her parents Mac and Rosie Hernden and her beloved aunt Kay Gardner.
Judy has an over 30 year career in Bell Canada’s engineering department. She was a meticulous homemaker and enjoyed team darts and bowling in her younger years. She loved to travel and always had her suitcase ready. Judy had a great sense of humor and a quick mind to the end. She spends her retirement years with Danny in Arizona and never tires of the desert landscape.
Special thanks to Kathy Glemnitz for lifelong friendship and to her niece Jill for her devotion and companionship during Judy’s final days. Jill called Judy her “rich aunt” because as a child, Aunt Judy always had microwave popcorn. The family would also like to thank the staff at Maple View, Twin Lakes for the care and compassion shown to all of us during Judy’s end-of-life journey. You were angels.
Letter from Heaven: When tomorrow begins without me and I’m not here to see. If the sun rises and finds your eyes full of tears for me. I really wish you wouldn’t cry the way you did today as you think about the many things we didn’t get to say. I know how much you love me as much as I love you and every time you think of me I know you will miss me too. When tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we’re far from each other, because every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart.
Cremation has taken place, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions (payable online or by check) to the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Arthur Funeral Home – Barton & Kiteley Chapel (492 Wellington Street E. 705-759-2522).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.arthurfuneralhome.com for the McKay family.
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